Brigham Young University. School of Agriculture

The School of Agriculture was established in 1906 within Brigham Young University when the School of Arts and Industries divided into the School of Arts and Trades and the School of Agriculture. When Brigham Young University reorganized in 1909, the School of Agriculture merged into the Brigham Young High School.

Description

Established: 1906

Abolished: 1909

Location: Provo, Utah (1906-1909)

Functions

Between 1906 and 1909, the School of Agriculture was organized to equip young men with skills to qualify for agricultural work as well as training teachers in the field of Agriculture. The school sought to educate its students to profit in Agriculture through well-trained staff experienced in Western conditions. For this purpose, the School of Agriculture offered a four year High School course in Agriculture and a two year course in Agriculture. However, in 1908, the curriculum was divided into the areas of General Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy, and Veterinary Science.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The School of Agriculture was under the direction of the president of the university, George H. Brimhall.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1906-1909)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Industries (1906)

Later unit: Brigham Young High School (Provo, Utah) (1909)

Sources

Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue, 1906-1907: p. 123-124 (School of Agriculture; functions) p. 125-129 (Course offerings and programs)

Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue, 1908-1909: p. 119-126 (School of Agriculture curriculum change)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalogue, 1909-1910: p. 100 (School of Agriculture merges into Brigham Young High School as the Department of Agriculture)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00056

Creator: UPB